Academic Resources: History
Indian Culture & HistoryIndian Clothing of the Great Lakes 1740-1840 By Sheryl Hartman with illustrations by Greg Hudson, Ralph Heath and Joe Lee. Now in its third printing, this book is a must for anyone wishing to make or research Woodland Indian Clothing. Sells for $14.95 through Amazon.com Eagle View Publishing 1987
Indian Culture & HistoryNew: 2008 "Natives Along the Wabash" Teacher Resource Book. Over 125 pages filled with ideas for Native biographies, stories, critical thinking activities, coloring pages and more regarding Natives from 300 AD to 2005. CD $15 or Hard Copy $20 from Piankeshaw Trails Publishing. Supplementary materials on CD to compliment the book.
Indian Culture & HistoryNew: 2009: "Miami: Giving Our Hearts Away" CD $15 - Over 50 pages devoted to Resources on Miami Indian material culture in museums around the country.
UShistory.orgA fun and engaging site with a virtual tour of Philadelphia and Betsy Ross' house. This site is a valuable teacher tool for all History Educators.
Civil War Teacher ToolsA huge and comprehensive collection of Civil War related materials. This site includes a photo database, battle maps, official records, research material and links to other related sites. A must see for all history teachers and homeschooling families.
The Civil WarDivided into 11 sections, this website offers causes of the war, a summary of the war, and a timeline of events. Other sections include resources, battles, notable people and slavery.
Mr. Lincoln's White House Learn about the White House and nearby Washington during Lincoln's presidency. This teacher tool also allows you to meet Lincoln family members, Cabinet officers, Vice Presidents, Congressional members and others.
Mr. Abraham Lincoln and Freedom This informative site details the progress of Lincoln’s opposition to slavery. It chronicles his years in the Illinois State Legislature to the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery.